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Looking for something a little different for your Christmas party this December? Then why not book some tables at the award-winning Blackrock Cottage in Salthill for a lovely evening of food, fun and festive cheer with work colleagues, friends or family. The beautifully restored Cottage — which was voted Best Restaurant in Galway earlier this year — will be hosting Christmas party nights on Thursday, December 5, Thursday, December 12 and Thursday, December 19.

It's midday Monday. Outside, the sun kisses the green grass of the Quad at the University of Galway. There is a sense of calm before the storm here. A whiff of change in the air.

Fresh from celebrating their first year in business last weekend, Blackrock Cottage in Salthill is all set for a busy month ahead as the countdown to Christmas begins.

Situated in the beautiful Ashford estate, Wilde’s at the Lodge at Ashford Castle is the award winning restaurant under the excellent stewardship of head chef Jonathan Keane. Wilde’s at the Lodge at Ashford Castle takes over the top floor of the impressive Lodge offering panoramic views of Lisloughrey harbour and Lough Corrib. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated by assistant restaurant manager Joseph, who is equal parts charming and informative.

The local GAA community is in mourning this week following the untimely death of Eoin (Eoinie) Farrell.

The folklore and oral histories of Mayo are peppered with accounts of the dreaded Redcoats – the army of the English invader.

As the legendary Colonel Richard Martin neared the end of his life in Boulogne, where he had fled to escape his numerous creditors, a large four-horse carriage, on which two postilions, in jackets of dark-blue frieze, guided the coach on horse-back, arrived at the front door of Ballynahinch. It was dark, and its occupants were in a state of near exhaustion.

Linley MacKenzie

BY DECLAN VARLEY

The Galway City Council held a minute’s silence to mark the passing of the former premier of New South Wales, Australia, John Fahey.